Neil was forced to make Sylvia wing governor when Karen turned down the post. Neil and Sylvia were horrified to see prison inspectors by the gate - they were even more horrified when the inspectors saw the disasterous loss of the canteen! Shaz organised a fight with Al in the gymn but at the last minute, Maxi took Al's place, determined to get her reputation back! Mark discovered that Buki's baby was still alive and had been adopted. Babs seemed to be getting very friendly with Henry, the new prison vicar. After losing spectacularly to Shaz, Maxi killed herself, with Al's help, by choking herself with tissue paper!...Sylvia, faced with another day of inspections, forced the Julies to help her move Maxi's body away from the inspectors so they wouldn't see it! Neil told Jim that he'd promote Mark to a higher position at another prison so that he was away from Karen...but only if he asked ""very nicely!""

Sylvia's attempt to hide Maxi's corpse in the chapel is exposed when it rolls out of it's hiding place during a church service! Mark was offered a promotion at a prison in the North but didn't want to go because of Karen...until she told him that she didn't love him! Yvonne's estranged son, Ritchie, came to visit Yvonne but ended the day in Karen's newly empty bed! At Maxi's funeral, Tina was distraught when her father told her that he would never love her as much as Maxi! Tina later decided to transform herself into Julie O'Kane, with the 2 Julies' help. Sylvia was told that due to her horrendous mistakes, the wing governor post would be re-advertised. Babs told the vicar about the fight but was horrified when she learned that he had told Neil - because of this, Shaz was shipped out of Larkhall, never to be seen again...!

Denny was distraught when she found out that Shaz had been shipped out. Snowball Merriman, a 'hollywood actress' arrived to fill Shaz' vacant bunk, but didn't get off to a good start with Yvonne. Neil finally told Di that he was gay - she then shocked him by suggesting they marry anyway for both their interests! The two Julies went on trial for GBH and watched as Rhiannon testified against them...they got 8 years. Yvonne and Cassie discovered that Snowball wasn't really a Hollywood actress - she was the star of numerous porn films! Babs confessed that it was her fault that Shaz was shipped out because she had confided in Henry, who had told Neil. Jim seemed to be getting very friendly with new inmate Snowball and Sylvia was annoyed when she was told to phone hostels to search for Jessie Devlin, Denny's mother.

Neil and Di further discussed their sham marriage. Rhiannon was overcome with guilt after the Julies got 8 years - Julie S told her that she wouldn't forgive her until she went to college and turned her life around. We learned that Snowball was planning a breakout and that her partner in crime was no other than Ritchie Atkins! Henry asked Babs what she was going to do when she was released. Mark left Larkhall forever but not before nutting Jim right where it hurts! Denny was devastated to learn from Sylvia that her mother had died and was moreuspet when she discovered that a birthday card among her mothers things was faked, by the Julies. Crystal was finally released and was met at the gate by Josh and baby Zandra, and a present from Di to make up for the things she had done in the past. Snowball told Jim that there was a planned breakout...but that it was Yvonne who was planning it!

Karen returned from her holidays to be met by Ritchie Atkins - She later told Yvonne about her relationship with her son, leaving Yvonne visibly annoyed. Neil's stag night turned out to be a dinner for two...for him and Jim - After slipping a drug into Jim's wine, Neil finally got what he wanted, much to Jim's disgust the following morning! Cassie and Roisin found out from the internet that Buki's son was disabled, causing Buki to start cutting herself again. The '3' Julies signed up for an education class but found that only Julie S was cut out for it. We finally learned about Snowball's dangerous plan - to plant a bomb on G-Wing to help her escape...!

In this thrilling series finale, the prison open day has arrived. Di and Neil are married but Jim still feels uncomfortable knowing that it's a marriage of convenience. Yvonne finally realises that her son and Snowball are setting her up but it's too late as she is carried down the block by Fenner. Karen & Jim find a planted gun in her bag so put it in her drawer. After the guests are taken outside by Sylvia and Di, 11:00 comes and Snowball's bomb detonates, seriously injuring Neil who was in the library - thanks to Roisin's quick thinking, his life was saved. Snowball, now dressed as a nun, was stopped at the last possible moment by Karen at the gate and immediately put down the block after being strip-searched. Sylvia and Jim maliciously put her in the same cell as Yvonne, and told Yvonne ""She's all yours, you've got 5 minutes""! Shaz and Denny were locked in a visiting room when the bomb detonated and are trapped - sadly for Shaz, she was too high on magic mushrooms to realise the da

It's 2 weeks after the explosion and we finally learn it's consequences! Jim and other PO's got more than they bargained for in Amsterdam as a face from the past returned. Denny and the other girls on the wing wanted revenge on Snowball for the bomb she had planted. Shell was extradited from Holland to Larkhall...but wasn't put back on G-Wing just yet! Sylvia discovered that Bobby had spiralling debts which he hadn't told her about and was overjoyed to hear the news of Shell's capture. Al and Julie O'Kane devised a plan to endanger Di, hoping that if they saved her, they'd get a pardon.

Shell arrived on G-Wing and got straight back to business...quite leterally...with Fenner! Tensions between Denny and Snowball escalated. Babs regained some hearing but kept it to herself for Yvonne's benefit. Al and Julie O'Kane continued their plan to scare Di, who was too busy arguing with Neil to give it her full attention! - a drawing on a bathroom door got her attention however! Henry popped a question to Babs. Snowball finally used the gun to escape...with Karen as hostage. Sylvia broke down as she lost the most precious thing in her life...!

Snowball poisons herself and Shell goes into labour.

Snowball met up with Ritchie for a final visit, but all doesn't go according to plan! Christopher Biggins was held hostage by the inmates who were protesting about privatisation. Neil discovers who had been vandalising his car and desk but got a shock announcement from Di when he threatened to have a 'coming out party' on the wing! The Costa Cons were moved to an open prison but left their 'Chateux Larkhall' behind! Yvonne met up with the POs in riot gear...and got a terrible shock as she walked past the visiting room! Eric Bostock made a decision on whether or not his company would privatise Larkhall...

Julie S, after having her mastectomy, decided to return to Larkhall for the duration of her recovery so that she could be with her friends. Yvonne sent Lauren to lok around Colin's flat... but what did Lauren find?! Sylvia returned from holidays and, as usual, seemed delighted to be back. Yvonne told Karen that in return for her parole and enhanced status, she would stop the other girls harming Snowball... but has she got an ulterior motive? Snowball was finally reunited with Ritchie...

As the inmates are celebreating Yvonne's escape, Selena and Kris plan an escape. Fenner is haunted by what he did 6 weeks ago. New inmates Frances Allen, Natalie Buxton and Darlene Cake arrive at Larkhall and cause ructions when Natalie's true crime is revealed. Much to Natalie's delight, Frances protects her and proves to be a loyal friend! As Kris' escape plan is implemented, she follows Yvonne's escape route but a shocking discovery makes her drop her keys... she has no choice but to return to G-Wing and tell Neil what she has found. Colin's heroin addict seems to have gotten worse! Neil makes a sad and touching announcement to the girls on the wing. He then decides to demote Di from her wing-governor position in favour for a fresh face. The officers are amazed as their new wing-governor walks in... it's Frances!

G Wing say a final farewell to Yvonne while Jim gets another shock when Lauran turns up on his doorstep asking questions. Tanya makes Sylvia an offer she can't refuse & Neil gets offered a new job from an unexpected source.

A full-scale investigation is launched into Yvonne's death, and while Jim finds it hard not to crack, Colin appears to be the prime suspect. The wing is shocked by Yvonne's death, but Julie J has a bigger shock in store. The new wing governor introduces herself to G Wing, giving the women yet another surprise. New inmate Darlene is quickly befriended by Phyl, who is interested in her drug stash.

With Bev still on the hospital wing after her overdose, Frances is determined to crack down on the drug dealers, keeping Phyl under 24-hour surveillance until she confesses. Frances gets the handcuffs out for Colin Di gets closer to Jim, but his mind is still on Yvonne Atkins - is he going mad ?! Julie S decides that since she's on 'death row', she may as well take Fenner with her!... but only manages to slash his hand with a knife! Selena is still determined to get Kris out of prison, but things don't go as she planned. Frances announces drug tests for the whole prison. Fenner goes mad and...erm... flashes more than his keys!

A Muslim woman convicted of murdering a relative protests her innocence and ends up climbing onto the roof of G Wing to continue her protest... but who will end up critically injured? The inmates are still shocked at Jim's strange behaviour, but they soon discover that it is only the beginning! Sylvia is sent on a racism course after being reported for making racist remarks by a colleague. Dr. Nicholson finally makes a correct diagnosis !!

All the officers are ordered to undergo drug tests as well as the prisoners, leaving Colin in a tight spot. The results of the drug tests concern Neil but not for the reason you'd expect! Natalie Buxton returns to G-Wing having been convicted of child prostitution, but has to cope with Frances, who is incensed at Natalie's return to Larkhall. Will Natalie be able to use her cunning and manipulative skills to win over the inmates?

Glamour hits Larkhall with the arrival of Tanya Turner, who has been jailed for possession of Class A drugs, and who quickly decides to cosy up to Darlene when she arrives. Neil is furious over the officers' drug tests, and Frances soon confronts Colin about them. Selena leaves for Canada to try and convince Milly to return and clear her sister's name. And a bout of sickness and vomiting hits the wing, with Al suffering very badly.

Someone is poisoning people on G Wing, and suspicion immediately falls on Tanya Turner, as no one was ill until she arrived. Fearful for her life, Tanya tries to come up with a way to get out of prison and makes a deal with a Yardie gang leader. Fenner returns to G Wing, and is back to his old self again. Natalie forces Phyl and Bev to let her in on their plans, while Tina is convinced she killed Al by stealing the hooch.

After being arrested for murder, Tanya is questioned about poisoning Al, but the case against her looks weak and other inmates are soon pulled in for questioning. When the poison is traced back to the rhubarb, the Costa Cons try to get rid of incriminating evidence - but it appears to be too late. The Julies enjoy a birthday party to remember. Frances and Tanya forge an unlikely alliance when a plan to get to Tanya comes to light

Selena Geeson returns from Canada with Kris's sister Milly, together they intend to prove Kris's innocence. Natalie Buxton is suspicious when Kris refuses another night of passion with her. Wing Governor Frances Myers reluctantly drops the poisoning case, and Sylvia Hollamby is back after her combating racism course. Julie Johnston is smitten with prison guard Colin. Governor Neil Grayling is worried about his impending tribunal.

It is the day of the tribunal and governing governor Neil Grayling faces the music - as damning evidence of his supposed sexual misconduct is thrown at him. Could this be the end of his career?

But Neil remains calm, and determined to find ex-wing governor Karen Betts!! She is his only chance if he is going to bring Jim Fenner down. But will she help him in his fight?

Selena plans her departure from Larkhall, how can she stay around now she has been so betrayed by Kris?! But Kris is devastated and soon takes out her revenge on Natalie Buxton in the laundry room.

Natalie is rushed to the hospital wing with alleged injuries from the brawl; she wants to press assault charges against Kris. But when wing governor Frances Myers (Eva Pope) hears her story Natalie is pulled from her hospital bed and sent to solitary confinement. She has one last stab of revenge when she drops the bombshell of Kris and Selena's affair, but will anyone believe her?

Handy man Benjamin (Richard Mylan) gets flirt

The plans for Di and Jim's wedding go ahead with bride and groom unaware that Neil Grayling and Karen Betts are secretly planning to ruin Jim's life. Karen finally finds a piece of evidence, while Sylvia tries to find a ""plus one"" for Di's wedding. Milly is about to confess to the murder of her father - for which Kris was put away for life... But will a tragedy and a serious accident change events?!

Kris Yates has made a dramatic escape from Larkhall prison and her lover Selena is in the spotlight for being her accomplice.

In the final episode of the current series, Karen Betts is relieved to have some evidence against Jim Fenner. But when it's dismissed as weak, Karen panics, could she end up behind bars for a crime she didn't commit?

Tina O' Kane is convinced she's pregnant and is naively planning a rosy future with Benjamin once she is released. Soon Bev and Phyl conjure up a seance for Tina to contact dead Al to tell her all the good news. The lights are dimmed and wide-eyed Tina and Darlene are soon treated to the gruff, Scottish accent voice of Al coming from the mouth of Bev. But there is trouble ahead when Darlene is told the name of the murderer.

Soon an almighty fight breaks out on G-wing when six-footer Darlene Cake and Natalie Buxton fight for their lives.

Meanwhile, Selena is delighted to find runaway Kris but is duty-bound to hand her to the authorities. Will Selena

Jim receives a taste of his own medicine in a prison cell of his own... How will he get out of this situation!? On G-Wing, Governor Neil Grayling starts to make changes and announces that he will take full responsibility for the wing. Two newcomers arrive - Janine is furious with her partner-in-crime Arun for confessing to their credit card scam. Tina O'Kane hates her new freedom and tries her best to get back inside... but will she end up on G-wing or on another wing? Bev and Phyl plan to teach Bodybag a lesson. Top Dog Natalie Buxton is rubbing up her fellow inmates the wrong way.

Jim uses all his manipulative skills to get himself out of jail, but will Di realsie he is using her? Everyone on G-Wing is up in arms about the extortion racket Natalie Buxton and her sidekick Darlene Cake are running. Jim blackmails Neil Grayling into giving him the Wing Governor's job, and starts by sacking the two Julies from the kitchen. Phyl and Bev jump at the chance to replace them, but they're unprepared for all the hard work. Sylvia is sure that she has a mysterious illness - Dr Nicholson is unterested until a letter arrives for Sylvia...!

Jim is desperately trying to avoid sex with Di - but how long can he hold her off and what lengths will he go to not to have children?! Natalie Buxton seems to have everyone at Larkhall in her debt, she has even scored a cushy job in the library - the perfect place to attend to Jim's needs. She is far from discreet though, which infuriates Di! The two Julies get permission to open the G-Wing hair and beauty salon but aren't very optimistic about the idea. Naive Arun walks into a violent trap set by Natalie and Janine. Dr Nicholson is still fawning over Sylvia Hollamby.

***Spoiler*** The press are swarming outside the gates of Larkhall, awaiting the arrival of Laura Canning, an 18-year-old convicted of stabbing her mother to death. Natalie and Darlene demand some beauty treatment - but the two Julies get their own back. Phyl and Bev have a scam going with the bakery delivery man. Malcolm proposes to Sylvia - who is ecstatic, little realising that it's her cash he's after.

Arun has a dark secret she is desperate to keep under wraps. The Costa Cons' buns and booze scam is about to be exposed. An elderly nun arrives at Larkhall and gets thumped by Natalie Buxton - but Sister Thomas seems to win the other girls round with her plans to help children in Africa. A codicil in Sylvia's aunt's will bars her from marrying if she is to inherit the house.

New inmate Liz May Brice arrives at Larkhall, and is desperate to make sure that the Sister Thomas gets all thats coming to her... and Liz isn't exactly keen on bully-babe Natalie Buxton... Could this be the fall of one of Larkhall's evilist Top Dogs? Sylvia and Malcolm are tying the knot... Malcolm's already splashed out on the Wedding and Honeymoon... little does he know that Sylvia is now peniless, due to a bizare twist in her Aunt's will saying Sylvia will only inherit money if she stays single.

Phyl and Bev disrupt Buxton's day release, Jim threatens Di and Sylvia and Malcolm are on their honeymoon.

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The atmosphere at Larkhall is euphoric – Jim Fenner (Jack Ellis) is dead! He was brutally killed in the hanging cell – and his wife Di (Tracey Wilkinson) is the first to discover his bloody body.

It is not long before two earnest detectives are at the scene of the crime, DS Hook (Lucy O’Connell) and DI Hayes (Tony Slattery). They will leave no stone unturned until they find the murderer within the walls of this prison.

Soon all the fingers are pointing to his wife Di Barker (Tracey Wilkinson), as it seems she has the most obvious motive and has been caught red handed with some damning evidence. But when all the inmates suddenly step forward and confess to being the murderer, the detectives become confused. Who did kill Jim Fenner?

Sheena (Laura Rogers) is due to be let out on an electronic tag – but her freedom has lost some of its buzz now she has fallen for Pat Kerrigan (Liz May Brice). The attraction is mutual but Pat is scared of being hurt and pushing Sheena away. How can she fall

Di (Tracey Wilkinson) has been accused of murdering Jim Fenner (Jack Ellis) and no one believes she is innocent. Di soon finds herself on the wrong side of the bars at Larkhall. How can she survive amongst the women she used to reign over?

Her former colleague Sylvia Hollamby (Helen Fraser) is unsure of how to react when Di arrives at the prison, she wants to be her friend but is not totally convinced of her innocence.

Meanwhile, Natalie Buxton (Dannielle Brent) is excited, it’s her long awaited day out on release and Kevin Spiers (Andrew Scarborough) has the honour of escorting her. Smug Natalie thinks she’s got an escape all worked out, especially as her guard is the dishy Kevin Spiers. But Kevin isn’t an idiot and Natalie is going to have to come up with something very special to pull the wool over his eyes. Kevin is a game player, has she met her match?

Julie J (Kika Mirylees) is still determined to plead guilty for murdering Jim – he got what he deserved. But her friend Julie S (V

A storm cuts the prison off. The two Julies are re-united and a mystery prisoner is left at reception without any papers to identify her or her crimes.